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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 456.77 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 456.77 and 232.94 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 456.77 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/456.77 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 456.77 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 106,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,401.73/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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