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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 456.93 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 456.93 and 224.04 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 456.93 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/456.93 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 456.93 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 102,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,370.60/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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