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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 498.51 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 498.51 and 230.06 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 498.51 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/498.51 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 498.51 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 114,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,688.46/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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