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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 460.93 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 460.93 and 235.91 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 460.93 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/460.93 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 460.93 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 108,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,735.69/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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