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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 502.56 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 502.56 and 239.52 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 502.56 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/502.56 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 502.56 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 120,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,373.17/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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