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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 454.41 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 454.41 and 224.24 is: 309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 454.41 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/454.41 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 454.41 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 101,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,894.63/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.59

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