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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.65, 451.72 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.65, 451.72 and 224.52 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.65 : 451.72 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.65/451.72 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.65x = 451.72 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.65x = 101,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,420.17/301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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