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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 464.94 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 464.94 and 232.14 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 464.94 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/464.94 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 464.94 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 107,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,931.17/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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