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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 462.47 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 462.47 and 231.93 is: 319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 462.47 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/462.47 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 462.47 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 107,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,259.51/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.60

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