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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 465.36 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 465.36 and 233.84 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 465.36 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/465.36 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 465.36 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 108,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,819.78/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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