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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 458.52 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 458.52 and 233.98 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 458.52 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/458.52 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 458.52 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 107,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,284.51/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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