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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 456.56 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 456.56 and 223.84 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 456.56 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/456.56 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 456.56 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 102,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,196.39/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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