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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 500.30 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 500.30 and 231.36 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 500.30 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/500.30 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 500.30 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 115,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,749.12/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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