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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.66, 457.70 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.66, 457.70 and 233.45 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.66 : 457.70 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.66/457.70 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.66x = 457.70 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.66x = 106,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,847.78/331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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