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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.91 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.91 and 224.91 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.91 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.91 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.91 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 94,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,215.92/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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