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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 454.98 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 454.98 and 223 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 454.98 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/454.98 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 454.98 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 101,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,460.54/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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