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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 453.74 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 453.74 and 224.32 is: 309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 453.74 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/453.74 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 453.74 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 101,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,782.96/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.67

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