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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.77, 396.23 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.77, 396.23 and 223.46 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.77 : 396.23 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.77/396.23 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.77x = 396.23 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.77x = 88,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,539.57/264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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