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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 466.27 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 466.27 and 224.33 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 466.27 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/466.27 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 466.27 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 104,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,598.35/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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