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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 459.86 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 459.86 and 234.95 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 459.86 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/459.86 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 459.86 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 108,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,040.63/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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