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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 458.39 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 458.39 and 233.95 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 458.39 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/458.39 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 458.39 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 107,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,238.05/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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