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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.29, 428.18 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.29, 428.18 and 223.11 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.29 : 428.18 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.29/428.18 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.29x = 428.18 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.29x = 95,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,531.24/310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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