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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.36, 461.81 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.36, 461.81 and 224.34 is: 309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.36 : 461.81 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.36/461.81 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.36x = 461.81 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.36x = 103,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,602.46/334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.85

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