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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 424.23 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 424.23 and 228.68 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 424.23 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/424.23 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 424.23 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 97,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,010.80/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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