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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.46, 464.16 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.46, 464.16 and 231.40 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.46 : 464.16 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.46/464.16 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.46x = 464.16 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.46x = 107,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,406.62/336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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