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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 457.02 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 457.02 and 233.02 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 457.02 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/457.02 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 457.02 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 106,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,494.80/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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