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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.56, 456.34 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.56, 456.34 and 232.70 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.56 : 456.34 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.56/456.34 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.56x = 456.34 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.56x = 106,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,190.32/330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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