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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 461.83 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 461.83 and 224.04 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 461.83 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/461.83 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 461.83 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 103,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,468.39/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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