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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 465.76 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 465.76 and 232.46 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 465.76 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/465.76 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 465.76 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 108,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,270.57/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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