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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 459.99 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 459.99 and 223.16 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 459.99 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/459.99 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 459.99 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 102,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,649.10/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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