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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 465.54 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 465.54 and 223.90 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 465.54 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/465.54 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 465.54 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 104,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,234.41/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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