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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.49, 464.18 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.49, 464.18 and 231.57 is: 319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.49 : 464.18 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.49/464.18 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.49x = 464.18 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.49x = 107,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,489.00/336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.44

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