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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 439.38 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 439.38 and 223.88 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 439.38 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/439.38 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 439.38 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 98,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,366.20/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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