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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 505.42 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 505.42 and 234.48 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 505.42 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/505.42 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 505.42 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 118,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,512.15/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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