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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 455.28 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 455.28 and 224.55 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 455.28 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/455.28 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 455.28 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 102,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,232.43/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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