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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 464.43 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 464.43 and 238.34 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 464.43 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/464.43 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 464.43 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 110,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,694.30/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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