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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.79, 457.92 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.79, 457.92 and 238.85 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.79 : 457.92 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.79/457.92 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.79x = 457.92 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.79x = 109,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,372.80/331.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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