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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 457.68 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 457.68 and 233.60 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 457.68 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/457.68 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 457.68 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 106,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,914.05/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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