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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 461.28 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 461.28 and 230.88 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 461.28 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/461.28 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 461.28 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 106,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,500.33/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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