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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 458.94 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 458.94 and 234.36 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 458.94 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/458.94 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 458.94 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 107,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,557.18/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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