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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 423.09 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 423.09 and 228.29 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 423.09 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/423.09 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 423.09 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 96,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,588.67/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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