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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 460.56 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 460.56 and 229.08 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 460.56 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/460.56 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 460.56 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 105,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,505.08/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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