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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 498.95 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 498.95 and 230.95 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 498.95 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/498.95 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 498.95 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 115,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,232.51/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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