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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 456.55 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 456.55 and 237.82 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 456.55 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/456.55 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 456.55 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 108,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,575.53/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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