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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 416.97 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 416.97 and 224.76 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 416.97 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/416.97 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 416.97 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 93,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,718.18/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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