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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 457.42 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 457.42 and 233.20 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 457.42 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/457.42 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 457.42 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 106,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,670.34/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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