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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 459.14 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 459.14 and 234.63 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 459.14 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/459.14 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 459.14 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 107,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,726.85/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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