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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 466.38 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 466.38 and 233.39 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 466.38 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/466.38 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 466.38 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 108,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,849.59/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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