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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 458.92 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 458.92 and 228.14 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 458.92 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/458.92 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 458.92 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 104,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,695.14/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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