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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 457.56 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 457.56 and 233.36 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 457.56 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/457.56 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 457.56 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 106,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,776.20/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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