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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 461.93 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 461.93 and 224.32 is: 309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 461.93 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/461.93 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 461.93 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 103,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,619.36/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.63

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