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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 424.38 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 424.38 and 227.63 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 424.38 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/424.38 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 424.38 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 96,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600.79/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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