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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 333.54 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 333.54 and 204.24 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 333.54 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/333.54 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 333.54 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 68,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,122.21/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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