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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.70 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.70 and 223.20 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.70 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.70 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.70 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 93,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,005.36/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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