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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.84 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.84 and 229.28 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.84 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.84 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.84 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 97,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,178.04/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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