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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 430.50 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 430.50 and 224.62 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 430.50 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/430.50 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 430.50 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 96,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,698.91/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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