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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 429.50 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 429.50 and 224.24 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 429.50 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/429.50 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 429.50 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 96,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,309.49/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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