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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 334.41 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 334.41 and 204.80 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 334.41 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/334.41 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 334.41 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 68,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,485.88/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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