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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.32 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.32 and 235.28 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.32 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.32 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.32 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 108,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,304.09/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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