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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 453.79 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 453.79 and 224.04 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 453.79 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/453.79 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 453.79 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 101,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,667.11/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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