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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 461.48 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 461.48 and 223.42 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 461.48 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/461.48 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 461.48 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 103,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,100.44/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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