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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.57, 499.57 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.57, 499.57 and 230.60 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.57 : 499.57 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.57/499.57 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.57x = 499.57 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.57x = 115,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,198.70/333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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