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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 555.60 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 555.60 and 224.05 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 555.60 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/555.60 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 555.60 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 124,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,482.18/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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