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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 462.34 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 462.34 and 231.72 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 462.34 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/462.34 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 462.34 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 107,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,133.42/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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