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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 418.72 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 418.72 and 224.60 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 418.72 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/418.72 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 418.72 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 94,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,044.51/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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