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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 460.32 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 460.32 and 229.76 is: 317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 460.32 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/460.32 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 460.32 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 105,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,763.12/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.19

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