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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 453.87 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 453.87 and 224.06 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 453.87 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/453.87 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 453.87 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 101,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,691.84/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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