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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 503.96 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 503.96 and 215.10 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 503.96 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/503.96 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 503.96 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 108,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,401.80/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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