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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 502.25 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 502.25 and 230.81 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 502.25 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/502.25 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 502.25 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 115,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,924.32/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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