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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 429.03 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 429.03 and 223.20 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 429.03 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/429.03 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 429.03 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 95,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,759.50/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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