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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.75, 465.90 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.75, 465.90 and 232.82 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 465.90 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/465.90 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 465.90 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 108,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,470.84/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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