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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 436.46 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 436.46 and 223.05 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 436.46 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/436.46 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 436.46 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 97,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,352.92/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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