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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 423.30 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 423.30 and 224.12 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 423.30 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/423.30 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 423.30 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 94,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,870.00/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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