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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.07 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.07 and 223.06 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.07 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.07 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.07 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 103,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,515.45/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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