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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.48, 437.01 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.48, 437.01 and 223.33 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.48 : 437.01 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.48/437.01 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.48x = 437.01 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.48x = 97,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,596.33/316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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