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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 337.35 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 337.35 and 206.77 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 337.35 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/337.35 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 337.35 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 69,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,753.86/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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