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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 466.26 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 466.26 and 234.68 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 466.26 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/466.26 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 466.26 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 109,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,421.90/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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