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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 455.71 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 455.71 and 237.70 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 455.71 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/455.71 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 455.71 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 108,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,322.27/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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