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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 459.18 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 459.18 and 234.53 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 459.18 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/459.18 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 459.18 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 107,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,691.49/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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