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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 461.16 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 461.16 and 230.64 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 461.16 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/461.16 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 461.16 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 106,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,361.94/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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