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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 464.77 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 464.77 and 223.33 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 464.77 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/464.77 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 464.77 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 103,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,797.08/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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