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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 459.95 and 229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 459.95 and 229.93 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 459.95 = 229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/459.95 = 229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 459.95 × 229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 105,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,755.15/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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