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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 317.69 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 317.69 and 223.27 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 317.69 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/317.69 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 317.69 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 70,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,930.65/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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