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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.01, 461.09 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.01, 461.09 and 223.56 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.01 : 461.09 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.01/461.09 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.01x = 461.09 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.01x = 103,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081.84/334.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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