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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 460.70 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 460.70 and 223.19 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 460.70 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/460.70 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 460.70 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 102,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,820.21/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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