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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 455.73 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 455.73 and 232.20 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 455.73 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/455.73 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 455.73 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 105,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,820.51/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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