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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 458.33 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 458.33 and 234.57 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 458.33 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/458.33 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 458.33 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 107,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,510.47/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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