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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 464.54 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 464.54 and 230.18 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 464.54 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/464.54 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 464.54 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 106,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,924.34/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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