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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 458.26 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 458.26 and 232.39 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 458.26 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/458.26 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 458.26 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 106,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,495.03/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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