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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 454.14 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 454.14 and 224.74 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 454.14 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/454.14 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 454.14 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 102,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,063.02/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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