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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 462.74 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 462.74 and 224.80 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 462.74 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/462.74 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 462.74 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 104,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,021.64/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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