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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.54, 465.93 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.54, 465.93 and 234.18 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.54 : 465.93 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.54/465.93 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.54x = 465.93 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.54x = 109,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,111.49/337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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