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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 555.32 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 555.32 and 224.01 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 555.32 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/555.32 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 555.32 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 124,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,396.11/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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