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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 466.38 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 466.38 and 224.50 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 466.38 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/466.38 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 466.38 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 104,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,702.31/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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