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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 556.35 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 556.35 and 224.55 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 556.35 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/556.35 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 556.35 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 124,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,928.39/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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