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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 457.80 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 457.80 and 233.53 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 457.80 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/457.80 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 457.80 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 106,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,911.90/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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