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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 334.98 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 334.98 and 209.04 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 334.98 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/334.98 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 334.98 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 70,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024.22/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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