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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 451.44 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 451.44 and 224.10 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 451.44 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/451.44 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 451.44 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 101,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,167.70/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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