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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 463.41 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 463.41 and 231.12 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 463.41 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/463.41 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 463.41 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 107,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,103.32/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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