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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 465.14 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 465.14 and 233.50 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 465.14 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/465.14 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 465.14 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 108,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,610.19/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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