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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 864.24 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 864.24 and 224.76 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 864.24 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/864.24 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 864.24 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 194,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,246.58/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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