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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 461.58 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 461.58 and 224.08 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 461.58 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/461.58 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 461.58 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 103,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,430.85/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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