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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 466.57 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 466.57 and 224.28 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 466.57 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/466.57 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 466.57 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 104,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,643.57/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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