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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.53 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.53 and 224.97 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.53 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.53 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.53 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 125,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,202.55/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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