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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 458.76 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 458.76 and 223.83 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 458.76 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/458.76 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 458.76 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 102,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,684.25/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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