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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 499.16 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 499.16 and 230.45 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 499.16 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/499.16 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 499.16 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 115,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,029.50/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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