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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.82 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.82 and 224.03 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.82 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.82 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.82 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 124,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,520.35/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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