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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 500.27 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 500.27 and 230.87 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 500.27 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/500.27 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 500.27 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 115,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,493.68/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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