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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 466.63 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 466.63 and 224.23 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 466.63 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/466.63 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 466.63 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 104,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,630.11/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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