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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.25, 460.25 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.25, 460.25 and 228.61 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.25 : 460.25 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.25/460.25 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.25x = 460.25 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.25x = 105,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,217.18/333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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