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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 506.16 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 506.16 and 234.60 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 506.16 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/506.16 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 506.16 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 118,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,745.14/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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