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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 417.33 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 417.33 and 223.61 is: 308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 417.33 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/417.33 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 417.33 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 93,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,317.07/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.86

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