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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 453.66 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 453.66 and 224.26 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 453.66 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/453.66 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 453.66 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 101,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,737.79/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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