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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 458.83 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 458.83 and 224.93 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 458.83 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/458.83 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 458.83 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 103,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,204.63/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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