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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 460.48 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 460.48 and 235.61 is: 325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 460.48 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/460.48 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 460.48 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 108,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,490.21/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.14

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