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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 461.64 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 461.64 and 231.12 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 461.64 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/461.64 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 461.64 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 106,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,694.24/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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