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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 466.68 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 466.68 and 233.44 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 466.68 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/466.68 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 466.68 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 108,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,941.78/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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