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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 455.93 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 455.93 and 232.37 is: 320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 455.93 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/455.93 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 455.93 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 105,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,943.59/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.28

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