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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 432.48 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 432.48 and 224.88 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 432.48 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/432.48 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 432.48 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 97,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,256.10/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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