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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 463.80 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 463.80 and 232.56 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 463.80 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/463.80 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 463.80 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 107,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,861.33/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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