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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 502.27 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 502.27 and 252.18 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 502.27 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/502.27 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 502.27 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 126,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,663.94/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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