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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 453.24 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 453.24 and 224.76 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 453.24 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/453.24 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 453.24 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 101,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,870.22/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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