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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 463.68 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 463.68 and 223.92 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 463.68 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/463.68 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 463.68 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 103,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,827.23/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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