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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 436.59 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 436.59 and 223.02 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 436.59 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/436.59 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 436.59 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 97,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,368.30/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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