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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 500.44 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 500.44 and 231.45 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 500.44 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/500.44 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 500.44 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 115,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,828.57/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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