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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 451.99 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 451.99 and 224.24 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 451.99 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/451.99 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 451.99 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 101,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,354.24/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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