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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 458.89 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 458.89 and 228.15 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 458.89 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/458.89 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 458.89 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 104,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,695.75/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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