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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 556.06 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 556.06 and 224.61 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 556.06 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/556.06 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 556.06 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 124,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,895.51/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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