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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 592.32 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 592.32 and 224 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 592.32 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/592.32 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 592.32 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 132,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,679.68/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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