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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 457.74 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 457.74 and 223.92 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 457.74 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/457.74 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 457.74 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 102,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,497.14/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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