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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.46, 436.62 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.46, 436.62 and 223.22 is: 307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.46 : 436.62 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.46/436.62 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.46x = 436.62 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.46x = 97,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,462.32/316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.98

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