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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 454.92 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 454.92 and 231.60 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 454.92 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/454.92 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 454.92 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 105,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,359.47/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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