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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 429.09 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 429.09 and 224.12 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 429.09 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/429.09 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 429.09 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 96,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,167.65/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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