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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 317.31 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 317.31 and 224.40 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 317.31 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/317.31 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 317.31 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 71,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,204.36/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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