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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 505.56 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 505.56 and 234.87 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 505.56 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/505.56 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 505.56 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 118,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,740.88/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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