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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.46, 461.54 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.46, 461.54 and 223.92 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.46 : 461.54 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.46/461.54 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.46x = 461.54 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.46x = 103,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,348.60/334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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