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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 424.88 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 424.88 and 229.43 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 424.88 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/424.88 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 424.88 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 97,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,480.99/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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