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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 424.62 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 424.62 and 230.28 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 424.62 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/424.62 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 424.62 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 97,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,781.49/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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