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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 460.65 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 460.65 and 223.53 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 460.65 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/460.65 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 460.65 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 102,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,969.09/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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