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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 457.80 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 457.80 and 233.46 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 457.80 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/457.80 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 457.80 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 106,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,877.99/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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