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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 503.29 and 230.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 503.29 and 230.17 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 503.29 = 230.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/503.29 = 230.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 503.29 × 230.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 115,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,842.26/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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