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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 428.40 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 428.40 and 223.36 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 428.40 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/428.40 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 428.40 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 95,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687.42/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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