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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 466.06 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 466.06 and 231.42 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 466.06 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/466.06 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 466.06 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 107,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,855.61/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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