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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 455.18 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 455.18 and 224.94 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 455.18 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/455.18 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 455.18 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 102,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,388.19/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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