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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 461.88 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 461.88 and 223.98 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 461.88 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/461.88 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 461.88 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 103,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,451.88/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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