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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 462.58 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 462.58 and 230.24 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 462.58 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/462.58 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 462.58 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 106,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,505.00/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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