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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 458.03 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 458.03 and 223.32 is: 334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 458.03 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/458.03 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 458.03 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 102,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,287.26/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.99

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