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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 462.66 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 462.66 and 230.88 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 462.66 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/462.66 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 462.66 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 106,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,818.94/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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