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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 458.16 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 458.16 and 223.90 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 458.16 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/458.16 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 458.16 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 102,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,582.02/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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