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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 418.05 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 418.05 and 224.09 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 418.05 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/418.05 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 418.05 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 93,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,677.61/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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