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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 462.94 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 462.94 and 224.80 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 462.94 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/462.94 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 462.94 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 104,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,068.91/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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