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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 465.70 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 465.70 and 223.74 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 465.70 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/465.70 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 465.70 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 104,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,195.72/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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