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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.48, 464.43 and 231.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.48, 464.43 and 231.91 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.48 : 464.43 = 231.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.48/464.43 = 231.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.48x = 464.43 × 231.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.48x = 107,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,705.96/336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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