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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 428.28 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 428.28 and 223 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 428.28 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/428.28 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 428.28 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 95,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,506.44/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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