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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 458.49 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 458.49 and 233.92 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 458.49 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/458.49 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 458.49 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 107,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,249.98/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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