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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 467.04 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 467.04 and 233.49 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 467.04 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/467.04 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 467.04 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 109,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,049.17/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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