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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 505.76 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 505.76 and 233.28 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 505.76 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/505.76 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 505.76 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 117,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,983.69/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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