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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 463.94 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 463.94 and 253.22 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 463.94 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/463.94 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 463.94 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 117,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,475.30/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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