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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.88, 460.58 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.88, 460.58 and 230.36 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.88 : 460.58 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.88/460.58 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.88x = 460.58 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.88x = 106,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,099.21/333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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