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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.50, 464.39 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.50, 464.39 and 224.27 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.50 : 464.39 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.50/464.39 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.50x = 464.39 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.50x = 104,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,149.91/336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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