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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 309.06 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 309.06 and 223.16 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 309.06 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/309.06 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 309.06 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 68,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,969.83/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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