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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 425.03 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 425.03 and 229.70 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 425.03 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/425.03 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 425.03 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 97,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,626.12/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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