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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 461.87 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 461.87 and 224.03 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 461.87 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/461.87 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 461.87 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 103,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,473.61/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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