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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 451.62 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 451.62 and 224.13 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 451.62 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/451.62 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 451.62 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 101,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,221.59/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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