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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 451.54 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 451.54 and 224.30 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 451.54 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/451.54 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 451.54 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 101,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,280.42/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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