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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 462.78 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 462.78 and 224.81 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 462.78 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/462.78 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 462.78 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 104,036.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,036.99/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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