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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 424.76 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 424.76 and 229.12 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 424.76 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/424.76 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 424.76 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 97,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,318.80/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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