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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 454.56 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 454.56 and 224.50 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 454.56 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/454.56 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 454.56 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 102,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,046.45/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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