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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 463.82 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 463.82 and 237.99 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 463.82 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/463.82 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 463.82 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 110,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,384.52/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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