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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 456.96 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 456.96 and 233.12 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 456.96 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/456.96 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 456.96 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 106,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,526.52/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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