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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.03, 463.88 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.03, 463.88 and 253.16 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.03 : 463.88 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.03/463.88 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.03x = 463.88 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.03x = 117,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,437.10/336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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