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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.48, 457.32 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.48, 457.32 and 233.32 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.48 : 457.32 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.48/457.32 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.48x = 457.32 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.48x = 106,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,701.90/331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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