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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.33, 456.98 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.33, 456.98 and 231.72 is: 319.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.33 : 456.98 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.33/456.98 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.33x = 456.98 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.33x = 105,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,887.96/331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.58

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