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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 451.37 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 451.37 and 224.81 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 451.37 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/451.37 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 451.37 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 101,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,474.18/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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