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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 505.22 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 505.22 and 309.26 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 505.22 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/505.22 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 505.22 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 156,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,244.34/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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