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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 459.20 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 459.20 and 234.40 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 459.20 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/459.20 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 459.20 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 107,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,636.48/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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