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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 467.33 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 467.33 and 233.67 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 467.33 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/467.33 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 467.33 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 109,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,201.00/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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