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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 460.08 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 460.08 and 235.32 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 460.08 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/460.08 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 460.08 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 108,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,266.03/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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