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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.87, 466.15 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.87, 466.15 and 234.43 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.87 : 466.15 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.87/466.15 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.87x = 466.15 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.87x = 109,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,279.54/337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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