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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.53 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.53 and 223.18 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.53 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.53 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.53 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 103,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,673.81/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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