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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 316.48 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 316.48 and 224.32 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 316.48 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/316.48 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 316.48 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 70,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,992.79/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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