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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 456.48 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 456.48 and 224 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 456.48 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/456.48 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 456.48 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 102,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,251.52/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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