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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.45, 464.16 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.45, 464.16 and 231.68 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.45 : 464.16 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.45/464.16 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.45x = 464.16 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.45x = 107,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,536.59/336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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