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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 458.26 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 458.26 and 223.82 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 458.26 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/458.26 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 458.26 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 102,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,568.15/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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