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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 460.24 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 460.24 and 223.03 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 460.24 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/460.24 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 460.24 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 102,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,647.33/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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