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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 501.28 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 501.28 and 230.28 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 501.28 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/501.28 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 501.28 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 115,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,434.76/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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