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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 453.71 and 223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 453.71 and 223.87 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 453.71 = 223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/453.71 = 223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 453.71 × 223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 101,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,572.06/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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