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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 459.74 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 459.74 and 228.31 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 459.74 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/459.74 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 459.74 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 104,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,959.80/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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