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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.54 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.54 and 230.83 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.54 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.54 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.54 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 115,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,539.65/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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