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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.46 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.46 and 224.10 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.46 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.46 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.46 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 78,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,538.09/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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