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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.31, 442.15 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.31, 442.15 and 223.49 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 442.15 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/442.15 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 442.15 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 98,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,816.10/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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