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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 465.37 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 465.37 and 232.55 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 465.37 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/465.37 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 465.37 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 108,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,222.38/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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