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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 460.96 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 460.96 and 223.46 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 460.96 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/460.96 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 460.96 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 103,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,006.12/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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