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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 455.79 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 455.79 and 231.99 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 455.79 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/455.79 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 455.79 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 105,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,738.72/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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