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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 456.69 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 456.69 and 232.66 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 456.69 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/456.69 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 456.69 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 106,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,253.50/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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