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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.06, 455.94 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.06, 455.94 and 237.64 is: 327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.06 : 455.94 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.06/455.94 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.06x = 455.94 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.06x = 108,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,351.00/331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.28

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