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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 460.56 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 460.56 and 235.72 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 460.56 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/460.56 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 460.56 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 108,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,563.20/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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