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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 505.90 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 505.90 and 234.82 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 505.90 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/505.90 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 505.90 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 118,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,795.44/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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