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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 436.67 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 436.67 and 223.41 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 436.67 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/436.67 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 436.67 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 97,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.72/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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