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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 466.83 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 466.83 and 224.28 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 466.83 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/466.83 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 466.83 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 104,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,700.63/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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