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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 416.25 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 416.25 and 223.17 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 416.25 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/416.25 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 416.25 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 92,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,894.51/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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