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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.72 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.72 and 223.56 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.72 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.72 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.72 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 102,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,998.56/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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