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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 462.14 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 462.14 and 224.32 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 462.14 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/462.14 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 462.14 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 103,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,664.37/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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