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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.95 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.95 and 223.20 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.95 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.95 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.95 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 97,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,527.24/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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