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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.39, 457.06 and 231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.39, 457.06 and 231.78 is: 319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.39 : 457.06 = 231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.39/457.06 = 231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.39x = 457.06 × 231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.39x = 105,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,936.36/331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.67

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