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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 457.23 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 457.23 and 238.32 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 457.23 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/457.23 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 457.23 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 108,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,967.05/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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