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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 461.28 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 461.28 and 223.34 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 461.28 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/461.28 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 461.28 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 103,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,022.28/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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