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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 463.12 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 463.12 and 230.70 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 463.12 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/463.12 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 463.12 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 106,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,841.78/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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