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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 335.84 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 335.84 and 204.86 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 335.84 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/335.84 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 335.84 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 68,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800.00/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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