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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 505.84 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 505.84 and 234.48 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 505.84 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/505.84 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 505.84 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 118,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,609.36/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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