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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 464.26 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 464.26 and 224.38 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 464.26 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/464.26 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 464.26 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 104,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,170.66/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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