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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 457.20 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 457.20 and 231.71 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 457.20 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/457.20 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 457.20 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 105,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,935.53/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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