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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 427.95 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 427.95 and 223.07 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 427.95 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/427.95 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 427.95 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 95,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,460.67/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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