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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 465.78 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 465.78 and 232.80 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 465.78 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/465.78 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 465.78 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 108,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,433.58/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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