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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 457.02 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 457.02 and 223.14 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 457.02 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/457.02 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 457.02 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 101,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,979.44/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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