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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 466.05 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 466.05 and 224.88 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 466.05 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/466.05 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 466.05 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 104,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,804.42/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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