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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 458.21 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 458.21 and 224.96 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 458.21 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/458.21 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 458.21 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 103,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,078.92/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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