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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 423.54 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 423.54 and 224.32 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 423.54 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/423.54 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 423.54 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 95,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,008.49/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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