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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 463.55 and 231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 463.55 and 231.19 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 463.55 = 231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/463.55 = 231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 463.55 × 231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 107,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,165.81/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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