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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 457.16 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 457.16 and 238.02 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 457.16 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/457.16 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 457.16 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 108,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,812.03/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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