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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.44 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.44 and 229.05 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.44 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.44 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.44 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 105,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,463.78/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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