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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 459.47 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 459.47 and 234.94 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 459.47 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/459.47 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 459.47 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 107,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,947.88/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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