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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 457.95 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 457.95 and 233.76 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 457.95 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/457.95 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 457.95 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 107,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050.39/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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