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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 453.02 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 453.02 and 223.34 is: 308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 453.02 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/453.02 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 453.02 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 101,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,174.11/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.24

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