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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 465.08 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 465.08 and 232.63 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 465.08 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/465.08 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 465.08 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 108,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,190.40/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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