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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.12 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.12 and 224.04 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.12 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.12 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.12 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 94,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,795.80/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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