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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 458.28 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 458.28 and 224.62 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 458.28 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/458.28 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 458.28 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 102,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,938.85/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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