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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 462.60 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 462.60 and 231.84 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 462.60 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/462.60 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 462.60 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 107,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,249.18/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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