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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 466.85 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 466.85 and 224.80 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 466.85 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/466.85 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 466.85 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 104,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,947.27/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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