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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.17, 458.13 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.17, 458.13 and 224.50 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.17 : 458.13 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.17/458.13 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.17x = 458.13 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.17x = 102,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,850.19/305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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