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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 455.56 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 455.56 and 231.50 is: 319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 455.56 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/455.56 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 455.56 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 105,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,462.14/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.52

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