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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.73 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.73 and 231 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.73 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.73 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.73 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 115,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,668.63/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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