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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 424.11 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 424.11 and 228.41 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 424.11 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/424.11 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 424.11 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 96,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.82/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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