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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 499.88 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 499.88 and 231.20 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 499.88 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/499.88 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 499.88 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 115,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,571.13/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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