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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 463.96 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 463.96 and 231.12 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 463.96 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/463.96 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 463.96 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 107,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,230.44/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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