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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 499.86 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 499.86 and 230.90 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 499.86 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/499.86 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 499.86 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 115,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,415.17/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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