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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.54, 461.68 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.54, 461.68 and 224.06 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.54 : 461.68 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.54/461.68 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.54x = 461.68 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.54x = 103,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,444.02/334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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