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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 455.27 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 455.27 and 231.89 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 455.27 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/455.27 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 455.27 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 105,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,569.12/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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