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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 462.70 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 462.70 and 224.74 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 462.70 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/462.70 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 462.70 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 103,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,983.76/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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