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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 429.48 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 429.48 and 224.16 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 429.48 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/429.48 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 429.48 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 96,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,272.24/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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