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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.65, 466.11 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.65, 466.11 and 232.89 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.65 : 466.11 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.65/466.11 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.65x = 466.11 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.65x = 108,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,552.36/337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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