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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 462.13 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 462.13 and 230.29 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 462.13 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/462.13 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 462.13 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 106,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,422.19/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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