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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 436.86 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 436.86 and 223.68 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 436.86 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/436.86 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 436.86 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 97,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,716.84/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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