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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 460.28 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 460.28 and 234.97 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 460.28 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/460.28 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 460.28 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 108,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,151.43/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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