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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.91 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.91 and 230.92 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.91 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.91 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.91 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 115,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,670.14/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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