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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.77 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.77 and 224.76 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.77 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.77 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.77 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 102,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,214.11/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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