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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 424.32 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 424.32 and 230.04 is: 317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 424.32 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/424.32 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 424.32 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 97,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,610.57/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.37

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