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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.58, 804.98 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.58, 804.98 and 224.22 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.58 : 804.98 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.58/804.98 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.58x = 804.98 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.58x = 180,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,492.62/536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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