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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 424.47 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 424.47 and 229.29 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 424.47 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/424.47 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 424.47 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 97,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,326.73/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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