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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 416.52 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 416.52 and 224.16 is: 309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 416.52 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/416.52 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 416.52 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 93,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,367.12/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.24

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