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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 467.08 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 467.08 and 223.16 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 467.08 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/467.08 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 467.08 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 104,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,233.57/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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