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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 465.73 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 465.73 and 232.80 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 465.73 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/465.73 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 465.73 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 108,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,421.36/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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