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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.14 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.14 and 223.14 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.14 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.14 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.14 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 97,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,320.28/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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