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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 453.78 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 453.78 and 224.13 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 453.78 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/453.78 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 453.78 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 101,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,705.71/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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