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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 423.74 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 423.74 and 224.30 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 423.74 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/423.74 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 423.74 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 95,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,043.32/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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