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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 457.46 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 457.46 and 238.10 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 457.46 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/457.46 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 457.46 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 108,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,917.75/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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