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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 436.56 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 436.56 and 223.28 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 436.56 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/436.56 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 436.56 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 97,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,475.12/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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