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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 464.70 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 464.70 and 237.14 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 464.70 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/464.70 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 464.70 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 110,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,198.96/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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