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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 500.42 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 500.42 and 230.94 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 500.42 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/500.42 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 500.42 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 115,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,566.99/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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