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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 337.12 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 337.12 and 233.40 is: 337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 337.12 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/337.12 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 337.12 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 78,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,683.81/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.12

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