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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 457.56 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 457.56 and 233.28 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 457.56 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/457.56 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 457.56 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 106,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,739.60/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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