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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 452.20 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 452.20 and 224.48 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 452.20 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/452.20 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 452.20 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 101,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,509.86/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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