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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.63, 461.50 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.63, 461.50 and 224.10 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.63 : 461.50 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.63/461.50 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.63x = 461.50 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.63x = 103,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,421.59/334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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