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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 465.09 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 465.09 and 232.56 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 465.09 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/465.09 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 465.09 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 108,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,161.33/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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