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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 337.02 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 337.02 and 209.70 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 337.02 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/337.02 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 337.02 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 70,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,673.09/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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