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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 424.41 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 424.41 and 224.90 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 424.41 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/424.41 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 424.41 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 95,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,449.81/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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