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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 503.42 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 503.42 and 232.94 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 503.42 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/503.42 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 503.42 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 117,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,266.65/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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