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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 467.49 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 467.49 and 233.89 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 467.49 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/467.49 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 467.49 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 109,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,341.24/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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