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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 459.84 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 459.84 and 230.24 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 459.84 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/459.84 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 459.84 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 105,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,873.56/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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