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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 437.06 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 437.06 and 223.47 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 437.06 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/437.06 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 437.06 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 97,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,668.68/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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