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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 461.01 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 461.01 and 230.50 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 461.01 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/461.01 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 461.01 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 106,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,262.81/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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