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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 436.82 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 436.82 and 223.64 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 436.82 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/436.82 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 436.82 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 97,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,690.42/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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