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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 463.91 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 463.91 and 224.38 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 463.91 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/463.91 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 463.91 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 104,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,092.13/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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