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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 554.72 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 554.72 and 224.55 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 554.72 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/554.72 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 554.72 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 124,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,561.25/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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