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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 464.32 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 464.32 and 223.30 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 464.32 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/464.32 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 464.32 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 103,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,682.66/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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