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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 428.16 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 428.16 and 223.12 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 428.16 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/428.16 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 428.16 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 95,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,531.06/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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