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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 462.05 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 462.05 and 224.66 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 462.05 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/462.05 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 462.05 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 103,804.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,804.15/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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