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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 462.54 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 462.54 and 224.55 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 462.54 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/462.54 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 462.54 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 103,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,863.36/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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