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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 466.22 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 466.22 and 232.81 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 466.22 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/466.22 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 466.22 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 108,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,540.09/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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