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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 423.03 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 423.03 and 223.90 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 423.03 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/423.03 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 423.03 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 94,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,716.42/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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