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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 425.24 and 228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 425.24 and 228.59 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 425.24 = 228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/425.24 = 228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 425.24 × 228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 97,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,205.61/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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