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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 467.80 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 467.80 and 234.09 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 467.80 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/467.80 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 467.80 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 109,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,507.30/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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