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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.07 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.07 and 223.16 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.07 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.07 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.07 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 92,848.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,848.10/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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