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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.48 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.48 and 224.73 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.48 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.48 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.48 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 103,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258.94/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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