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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 500.25 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 500.25 and 230.76 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 500.25 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/500.25 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 500.25 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 115,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,437.69/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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