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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.11, 603.10 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.11, 603.10 and 224.09 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.11 : 603.10 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.11/603.10 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.11x = 603.10 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.11x = 135,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,148.64/402.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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