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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 457.25 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 457.25 and 231.80 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 457.25 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/457.25 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 457.25 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 105,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,990.55/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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