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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 460.32 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 460.32 and 228.82 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 460.32 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/460.32 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 460.32 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 105,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,328.12/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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