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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 460.20 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 460.20 and 223.08 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 460.20 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/460.20 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 460.20 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 102,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,661.42/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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