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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 467.31 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 467.31 and 233.70 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 467.31 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/467.31 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 467.31 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 109,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,210.35/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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