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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 506.16 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 506.16 and 234.99 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 506.16 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/506.16 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 506.16 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 118,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,942.54/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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