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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 554.48 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 554.48 and 224.17 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 554.48 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/554.48 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 554.48 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 124,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,296.12/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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