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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 498.92 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 498.92 and 230.37 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 498.92 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/498.92 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 498.92 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 114,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,935.05/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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