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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.49, 457.52 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.49, 457.52 and 233.19 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.49 : 457.52 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.49/457.52 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.49x = 457.52 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.49x = 106,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,687.92/331.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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