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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 457.04 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 457.04 and 237.98 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 457.04 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/457.04 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 457.04 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 108,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,766.38/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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