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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.11, 504.08 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.11, 504.08 and 238.33 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.11 : 504.08 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.11/504.08 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.11x = 504.08 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.11x = 120,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,134.41/336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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