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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 555.09 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 555.09 and 224.26 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 555.09 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/555.09 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 555.09 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 124,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,485.71/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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