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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 863.97 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 863.97 and 224.66 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 863.97 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/863.97 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 863.97 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 194,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,099.50/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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