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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 462.60 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 462.60 and 248.64 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 462.60 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/462.60 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 462.60 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 115,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,020.86/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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