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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 458.97 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 458.97 and 234.52 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 458.97 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/458.97 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 458.97 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 107,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,637.64/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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