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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.02 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.02 and 224.66 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.02 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.02 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.02 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 95,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,260.33/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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