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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 505.85 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 505.85 and 234.86 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 505.85 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/505.85 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 505.85 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 118,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,800.23/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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