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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.80, 464.32 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.80, 464.32 and 238.40 is: 328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.80 : 464.32 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.80/464.32 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.80x = 464.32 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.80x = 110,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,693.89/336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.66

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