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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 457.45 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 457.45 and 224.47 is: 336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 457.45 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/457.45 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 457.45 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 102,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,683.81/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.04

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