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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 418.37 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 418.37 and 224.36 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 418.37 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/418.37 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 418.37 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 93,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,862.28/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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