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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 457.07 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 457.07 and 238.06 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 457.07 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/457.07 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 457.07 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 108,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,810.08/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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