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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 460.25 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 460.25 and 223.12 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 460.25 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/460.25 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 460.25 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 102,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,690.98/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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