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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 466.05 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 466.05 and 232.87 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 466.05 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/466.05 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 466.05 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 108,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,529.06/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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