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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 459.36 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 459.36 and 234.72 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 459.36 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/459.36 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 459.36 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 107,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,820.98/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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