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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 437.40 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 437.40 and 223.68 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 437.40 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/437.40 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 437.40 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 97,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,837.63/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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