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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 456.27 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 456.27 and 223.40 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 456.27 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/456.27 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 456.27 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 101,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,930.72/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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