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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 424.56 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 424.56 and 225.07 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 424.56 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/424.56 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 424.56 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 95,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,555.72/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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