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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.60, 457.32 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.60, 457.32 and 238.30 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.60 : 457.32 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.60/457.32 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.60x = 457.32 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.60x = 108,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,979.36/331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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