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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 467.40 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 467.40 and 235.12 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 467.40 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/467.40 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 467.40 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 109,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,895.09/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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