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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 457.53 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 457.53 and 224.13 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 457.53 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/457.53 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 457.53 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 102,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,546.20/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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