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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 463.92 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 463.92 and 253.20 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 463.92 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/463.92 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 463.92 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 117,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,464.54/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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