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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 430 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 430 and 224.32 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 430 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/430 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 430 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 96,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457.60/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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