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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 457.62 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 457.62 and 223.90 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 457.62 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/457.62 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 457.62 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 102,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,461.12/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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