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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 464.70 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 464.70 and 232.28 is: 320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 464.70 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/464.70 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 464.70 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 107,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,940.52/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.68

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