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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 458.80 and 223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 458.80 and 223.51 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 458.80 = 223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/458.80 = 223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 458.80 × 223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 102,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,546.39/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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