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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 466.42 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 466.42 and 233.09 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 466.42 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/466.42 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 466.42 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 108,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,717.84/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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