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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 336 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 336 and 209.10 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 336 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/336 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 336 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 70,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,257.60/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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