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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 500.72 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 500.72 and 231.89 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 500.72 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/500.72 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 500.72 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 116,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,108.30/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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