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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 467.12 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 467.12 and 233.60 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 467.12 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/467.12 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 467.12 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 109,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,115.73/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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