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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 499.60 and 230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 499.60 and 230.89 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 499.60 = 230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/499.60 = 230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 499.60 × 230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 115,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,352.26/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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