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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 499.30 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 499.30 and 230.19 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 499.30 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/499.30 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 499.30 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 114,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,930.22/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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