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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 463.70 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 463.70 and 237.94 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 463.70 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/463.70 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 463.70 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 110,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,329.27/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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