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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 462.83 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 462.83 and 224.81 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 462.83 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/462.83 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 462.83 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 104,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,048.81/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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