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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 432.77 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 432.77 and 224.18 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 432.77 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/432.77 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 432.77 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 97,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,015.09/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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