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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.85, 460.83 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.85, 460.83 and 235.66 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.85 : 460.83 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.85/460.83 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.85x = 460.83 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.85x = 108,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,599.20/333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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