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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 463.14 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 463.14 and 230.68 is: 318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 463.14 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/463.14 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 463.14 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 106,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,838.36/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.18

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