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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 463.79 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 463.79 and 243.02 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 463.79 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/463.79 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 463.79 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 112,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,710.25/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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