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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 458.13 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 458.13 and 233.98 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 458.13 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/458.13 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 458.13 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 107,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,193.26/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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