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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.83, 467.19 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.83, 467.19 and 234.07 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.83 : 467.19 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.83/467.19 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.83x = 467.19 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.83x = 109,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,354.00/338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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