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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 424.59 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 424.59 and 228.92 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 424.59 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/424.59 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 424.59 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 97,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,195.02/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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