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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 466.94 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 466.94 and 224.01 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 466.94 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/466.94 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 466.94 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 104,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,600.70/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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