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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 461.62 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 461.62 and 223.58 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 461.62 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/461.62 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 461.62 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 103,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,209.00/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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