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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 456.45 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 456.45 and 224.05 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 456.45 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/456.45 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 456.45 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 102,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,267.62/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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