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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 455.17 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 455.17 and 224.80 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 455.17 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/455.17 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 455.17 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 102,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,322.22/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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