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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.23, 429.46 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.23, 429.46 and 223.75 is: 308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.23 : 429.46 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.23/429.46 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.23x = 429.46 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.23x = 96,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,091.68/311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.75

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