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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.60, 310.32 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.60, 310.32 and 223 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.60 : 310.32 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.60/310.32 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.60x = 310.32 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.60x = 69,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,201.36/224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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