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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.41 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.41 and 224.79 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.41 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.41 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.41 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 94,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,054.38/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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