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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 436.59 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 436.59 and 223.52 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 436.59 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/436.59 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 436.59 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 97,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,584.41/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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