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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 460.89 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 460.89 and 223.47 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 460.89 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/460.89 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 460.89 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 102,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,995.09/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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