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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 460.51 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 460.51 and 223.17 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 460.51 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/460.51 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 460.51 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 102,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,771.46/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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