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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 463.98 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 463.98 and 224.36 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 463.98 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/463.98 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 463.98 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 104,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,098.55/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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