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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 466.19 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 466.19 and 232.67 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 466.19 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/466.19 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 466.19 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 108,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,464.93/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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