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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 460.61 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 460.61 and 235.44 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 460.61 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/460.61 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 460.61 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 108,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,447.05/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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