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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 467.03 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 467.03 and 233.46 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 467.03 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/467.03 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 467.03 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 109,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,030.49/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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