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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 429.45 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 429.45 and 223.98 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 429.45 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/429.45 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 429.45 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 96,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,188.21/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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