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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 460.96 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 460.96 and 223.68 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 460.96 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/460.96 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 460.96 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 103,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,107.53/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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