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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.98 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.98 and 234.36 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.98 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.98 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.98 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 108,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,035.27/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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