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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 352.34 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 352.34 and 224.46 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 352.34 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/352.34 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 352.34 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 79,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,086.24/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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