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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 459.68 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 459.68 and 223.42 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 459.68 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/459.68 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 459.68 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 102,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,701.71/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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