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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.42 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.42 and 229.32 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.42 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.42 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.42 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 97,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,098.67/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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