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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.31, 465.33 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.31, 465.33 and 223.28 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 465.33 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/465.33 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 465.33 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 103,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,901.19/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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