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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 462.12 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 462.12 and 224.46 is: 309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 462.12 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/462.12 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 462.12 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 103,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,727.46/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.67

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