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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 456.66 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 456.66 and 238.23 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 456.66 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/456.66 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 456.66 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 108,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,790.11/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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