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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 499.86 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 499.86 and 230.56 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 499.86 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/499.86 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 499.86 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 115,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,246.47/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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