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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 430.06 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 430.06 and 224.18 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 430.06 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/430.06 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 430.06 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 96,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,410.85/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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