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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.34, 461.62 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.34, 461.62 and 224.04 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.34 : 461.62 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.34/461.62 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.34x = 461.62 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.34x = 103,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,421.34/334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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