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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 459.81 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 459.81 and 228.49 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 459.81 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/459.81 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 459.81 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 105,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,061.99/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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