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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.52 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.52 and 223.70 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.52 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.52 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.52 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 96,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,305.73/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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