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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 503.36 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 503.36 and 162.88 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 503.36 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/503.36 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 503.36 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 81,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,987.28/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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