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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 461.18 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 461.18 and 224.42 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 461.18 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/461.18 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 461.18 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 103,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,498.02/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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