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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 460.26 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 460.26 and 229.06 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 460.26 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/460.26 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 460.26 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 105,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,427.16/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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