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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 505.76 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 505.76 and 234.64 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 505.76 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/505.76 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 505.76 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 118,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,671.53/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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