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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 416.93 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 416.93 and 223.35 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 416.93 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/416.93 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 416.93 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 93,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,121.32/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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