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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 501.14 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 501.14 and 231.47 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 501.14 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/501.14 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 501.14 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 116,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,000.71/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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