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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 416.72 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 416.72 and 223.14 is: 308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 416.72 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/416.72 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 416.72 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 92,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,986.90/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.09

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