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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 461.32 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 461.32 and 223.92 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 461.32 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/461.32 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 461.32 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 103,298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,298.21/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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