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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 460.24 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 460.24 and 223.04 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 460.24 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/460.24 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 460.24 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 102,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,651.93/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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