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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 458.74 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 458.74 and 224.22 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 458.74 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/458.74 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 458.74 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 102,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,858.68/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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