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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 416.36 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 416.36 and 223.31 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 416.36 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/416.36 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 416.36 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 92,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,974.15/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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