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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 466.96 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 466.96 and 233.60 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 466.96 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/466.96 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 466.96 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 109,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,081.86/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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