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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 462.40 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 462.40 and 224.42 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 462.40 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/462.40 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 462.40 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 103,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,771.81/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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