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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 456 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 456 and 232.16 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 456 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/456 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 456 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 105,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,864.96/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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