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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 457.48 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 457.48 and 238.40 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 457.48 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/457.48 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 457.48 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 109,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,063.23/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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