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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 459.69 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 459.69 and 233.79 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 459.69 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/459.69 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 459.69 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 107,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,470.93/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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