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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 430.01 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 430.01 and 224.30 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 430.01 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/430.01 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 430.01 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 96,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,452.04/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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