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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.22 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.22 and 229.48 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.22 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.22 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.22 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 97,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,120.53/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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