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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 458.44 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 458.44 and 232.70 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 458.44 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/458.44 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 458.44 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 106,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,676.11/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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