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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 310.03 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 310.03 and 220.93 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 310.03 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/310.03 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 310.03 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 68,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,493.60/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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