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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.77, 335.50 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.77, 335.50 and 209.10 is: 312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.77 : 335.50 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.77/335.50 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.77x = 335.50 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.77x = 70,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152.00/224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.11

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