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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.27 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.27 and 234.90 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.27 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.27 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.27 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 107,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,882.52/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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