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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 455.83 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 455.83 and 223.16 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 455.83 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/455.83 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 455.83 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 101,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,720.19/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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