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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 462.33 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 462.33 and 224.36 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 462.33 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/462.33 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 462.33 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 103,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,729.51/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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