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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 460.88 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 460.88 and 235.68 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 460.88 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/460.88 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 460.88 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 108,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,620.20/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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