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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 505.78 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 505.78 and 234.74 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 505.78 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/505.78 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 505.78 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 118,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,727.47/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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