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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 459.86 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 459.86 and 233.84 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 459.86 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/459.86 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 459.86 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 107,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,530.19/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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