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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 464.14 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 464.14 and 253.06 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 464.14 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/464.14 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 464.14 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 117,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,454.64/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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