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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 463.80 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 463.80 and 231.14 is: 318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 463.80 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/463.80 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 463.80 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 107,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,202.73/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.84

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