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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.93, 456.71 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.93, 456.71 and 231.26 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.93 : 456.71 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.93/456.71 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.93x = 456.71 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.93x = 105,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,615.31/330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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