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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 460.16 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 460.16 and 235.44 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 460.16 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/460.16 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 460.16 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 108,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,340.07/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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