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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 460.46 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 460.46 and 223.04 is: 307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 460.46 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/460.46 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 460.46 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 102,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,702.71/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.98

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