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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 461.14 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 461.14 and 223.70 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 461.14 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/461.14 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 461.14 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 103,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,157.02/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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