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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 423.30 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 423.30 and 223.29 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 423.30 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/423.30 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 423.30 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 94,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,518.66/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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