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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 461.03 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 461.03 and 223.74 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 461.03 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/461.03 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 461.03 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 103,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,149.73/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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