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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 460.08 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 460.08 and 223.08 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 460.08 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/460.08 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 460.08 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 102,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,634.65/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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