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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 463.93 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 463.93 and 231.50 is: 319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 463.93 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/463.93 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 463.93 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 107,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,396.90/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.08

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