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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.93, 456.18 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.93, 456.18 and 232.38 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.93 : 456.18 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.93/456.18 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.93x = 456.18 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.93x = 106,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,007.11/330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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