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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 499.94 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 499.94 and 236.71 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 499.94 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/499.94 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 499.94 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 118,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,338.36/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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