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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.62, 460.29 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.62, 460.29 and 234.04 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.62 : 460.29 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.62/460.29 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.62x = 460.29 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.62x = 107,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,726.27/333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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