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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 454.34 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 454.34 and 224.65 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 454.34 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/454.34 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 454.34 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 102,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,070.21/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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