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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 461.17 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 461.17 and 223.69 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 461.17 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/461.17 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 461.17 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 103,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,157.37/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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