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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 463.26 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 463.26 and 223.69 is: 308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 463.26 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/463.26 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 463.26 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 103,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,626.63/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.49

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