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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 455.44 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 455.44 and 232.03 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 455.44 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/455.44 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 455.44 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 105,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,672.31/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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