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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 499.05 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 499.05 and 230.28 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 499.05 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/499.05 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 499.05 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 114,921.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,921.23/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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