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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 457.52 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 457.52 and 233.37 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 457.52 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/457.52 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 457.52 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 106,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,770.28/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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