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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.98, 464.43 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.98, 464.43 and 237.42 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.98 : 464.43 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.98/464.43 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.98x = 464.43 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.98x = 110,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,264.97/336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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