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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 466.54 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 466.54 and 224.16 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 466.54 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/466.54 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 466.54 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 104,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,579.61/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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