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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 461.04 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 461.04 and 229.07 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 461.04 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/461.04 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 461.04 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 105,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,610.43/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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