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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.55 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.55 and 223.38 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.55 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.55 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.55 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 93,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,048.94/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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