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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 430.60 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 430.60 and 224.67 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 430.60 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/430.60 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 430.60 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 96,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,742.90/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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