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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.55, 457.62 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.55, 457.62 and 233.54 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.55 : 457.62 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.55/457.62 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.55x = 457.62 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.55x = 106,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,872.57/331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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