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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.43 and 228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.43 and 228.91 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.43 = 228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.43 = 228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.43 × 228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 97,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,156.27/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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