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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 503.69 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 503.69 and 271.22 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 503.69 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/503.69 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 503.69 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 136,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,606.93/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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