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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 501.03 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 501.03 and 231 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 501.03 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/501.03 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 501.03 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 115,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,737.93/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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