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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.53, 464.77 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.53, 464.77 and 231.90 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.53 : 464.77 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.53/464.77 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.53x = 464.77 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.53x = 107,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,778.71/336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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