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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 462.81 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 462.81 and 224.98 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 462.81 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/462.81 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 462.81 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 104,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122.99/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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