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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 464.07 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 464.07 and 237.13 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 464.07 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/464.07 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 464.07 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 110,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,044.92/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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