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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 464.70 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 464.70 and 223.35 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 464.70 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/464.70 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 464.70 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 103,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,790.75/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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