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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 458.26 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 458.26 and 234.02 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 458.26 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/458.26 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 458.26 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 107,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.57/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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