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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 416.94 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 416.94 and 223.52 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 416.94 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/416.94 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 416.94 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 93,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,194.43/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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