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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 436.34 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 436.34 and 223.35 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 436.34 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/436.34 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 436.34 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 97,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,455.42/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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