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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 455.32 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 455.32 and 232.08 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 455.32 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/455.32 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 455.32 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 105,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,670.67/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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