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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.90, 467.72 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.90, 467.72 and 233.95 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.90 : 467.72 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.90/467.72 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.90x = 467.72 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.90x = 109,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,423.09/338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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