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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 461.10 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 461.10 and 223.63 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 461.10 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/461.10 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 461.10 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 103,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,115.79/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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