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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 465.27 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 465.27 and 223 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 465.27 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/465.27 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 465.27 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 103,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,755.21/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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