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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.36, 454 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.36, 454 and 224.42 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.36 : 454 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.36/454 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.36x = 454 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.36x = 101,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,886.68/329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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