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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 424.18 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 424.18 and 223.94 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 424.18 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/424.18 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 424.18 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 94,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,988.75/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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