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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 462.29 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 462.29 and 224.39 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 462.29 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/462.29 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 462.29 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 103,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,729.82/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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