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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 460.47 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 460.47 and 228.65 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 460.47 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/460.47 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 460.47 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 105,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,283.73/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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