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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 464.09 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 464.09 and 231.66 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 464.09 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/464.09 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 464.09 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 107,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,509.93/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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