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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 336.50 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 336.50 and 204.07 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 336.50 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/336.50 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 336.50 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 68,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,670.24/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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