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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 459.10 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 459.10 and 234.28 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 459.10 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/459.10 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 459.10 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 107,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,557.95/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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