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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 460.34 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 460.34 and 223.26 is: 308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 460.34 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/460.34 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 460.34 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 102,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,775.51/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.34

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