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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 431.04 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 431.04 and 224.98 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 431.04 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/431.04 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 431.04 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 96,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,975.38/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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