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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 466.36 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 466.36 and 224.82 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 466.36 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/466.36 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 466.36 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 104,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,847.06/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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