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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 460.18 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 460.18 and 228.89 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 460.18 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/460.18 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 460.18 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 105,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,330.60/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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