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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.18, 456.93 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.18, 456.93 and 233.02 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.18 : 456.93 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.18/456.93 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.18x = 456.93 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.18x = 106,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,473.83/331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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