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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 431.10 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 431.10 and 223.88 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 431.10 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/431.10 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 431.10 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 96,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,514.67/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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