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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.05, 504.36 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.05, 504.36 and 297.12 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.05 : 504.36 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.05/504.36 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.05x = 504.36 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.05x = 149,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,852.44/336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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