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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.36, 461.53 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.36, 461.53 and 223.80 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.36 : 461.53 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.36/461.53 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.36x = 461.53 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.36x = 103,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,288.96/334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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