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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 563.04 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 563.04 and 224 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 563.04 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/563.04 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 563.04 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 126,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,120.96/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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