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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 457.95 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 457.95 and 238.86 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 457.95 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/457.95 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 457.95 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 109,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,384.74/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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