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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 456.03 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 456.03 and 223.13 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 456.03 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/456.03 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 456.03 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 101,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,753.97/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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