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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 455.44 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 455.44 and 231.75 is: 319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 455.44 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/455.44 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 455.44 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 105,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,548.22/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.87

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