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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 456.33 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 456.33 and 232.69 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 456.33 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/456.33 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 456.33 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 106,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,183.43/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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