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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 461.61 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 461.61 and 224.10 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 461.61 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/461.61 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 461.61 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 103,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,446.80/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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