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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 466.72 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 466.72 and 233.12 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 466.72 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/466.72 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 466.72 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 108,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,801.77/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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