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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 462.02 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 462.02 and 230.32 is: 317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 462.02 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/462.02 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 462.02 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 106,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,412.45/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.95

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