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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 506.07 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 506.07 and 234.77 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 506.07 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/506.07 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 506.07 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 118,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,807.52/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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