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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 466.68 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 466.68 and 224.25 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 466.68 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/466.68 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 466.68 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 104,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,651.87/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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