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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 465.36 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 465.36 and 232.32 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 465.36 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/465.36 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 465.36 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 108,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,112.44/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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