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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.33 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.33 and 234.95 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.33 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.33 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.33 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 118,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,963.21/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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