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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 465.75 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 465.75 and 224.01 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 465.75 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/465.75 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 465.75 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 104,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,332.66/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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