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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 499.96 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 499.96 and 230.64 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 499.96 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/499.96 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 499.96 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 115,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,310.77/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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