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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 464.92 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 464.92 and 232.30 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 464.92 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/464.92 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 464.92 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 108,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,000.92/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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