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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 463.93 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 463.93 and 237.91 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 463.93 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/463.93 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 463.93 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 110,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,373.59/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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