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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 467.72 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 467.72 and 234.05 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 467.72 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/467.72 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 467.72 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 109,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,468.11/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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