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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 464.73 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 464.73 and 232.38 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 464.73 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/464.73 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 464.73 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 107,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,993.96/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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