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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.11, 502.93 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.11, 502.93 and 238.71 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.11 : 502.93 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.11/502.93 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.11x = 502.93 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.11x = 120,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,054.42/336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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