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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 465.15 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 465.15 and 238.98 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 465.15 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/465.15 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 465.15 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 111,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,161.55/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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