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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 455.69 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 455.69 and 224.22 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 455.69 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/455.69 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 455.69 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 102,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,173.67/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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