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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 423.55 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 423.55 and 224.26 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 423.55 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/423.55 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 423.55 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 94,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,985.32/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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