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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 463.98 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 463.98 and 224.42 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 463.98 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/463.98 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 463.98 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 104,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,126.39/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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