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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 429.08 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 429.08 and 223.96 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 429.08 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/429.08 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 429.08 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 96,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,096.76/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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