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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 424.20 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 424.20 and 224.92 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 424.20 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/424.20 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 424.20 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 95,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,411.06/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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