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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 457.58 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 457.58 and 223.29 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 457.58 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/457.58 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 457.58 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 102,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,173.60/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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