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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 417.20 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 417.20 and 223.52 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 417.20 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/417.20 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 417.20 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 93,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252.54/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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