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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 458.31 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 458.31 and 232.79 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 458.31 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/458.31 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 458.31 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 106,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,687.69/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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