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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 464.88 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 464.88 and 232.08 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 464.88 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/464.88 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 464.88 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 107,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,889.35/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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