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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.11, 451.77 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.11, 451.77 and 224.17 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.11 : 451.77 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.11/451.77 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.11x = 451.77 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.11x = 101,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,273.28/302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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