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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 465.75 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 465.75 and 234.06 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 465.75 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/465.75 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 465.75 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 109,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,013.45/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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