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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.47 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.47 and 223.47 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.47 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.47 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.47 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 97,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,537.95/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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