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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 460.53 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 460.53 and 230.34 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 460.53 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/460.53 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 460.53 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 106,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,078.48/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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