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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 465.54 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 465.54 and 232.68 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 465.54 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/465.54 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 465.54 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 108,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,321.85/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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