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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 454.77 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 454.77 and 231.68 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 454.77 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/454.77 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 454.77 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 105,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,362.25/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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