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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 503.38 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 503.38 and 233.13 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 503.38 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/503.38 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 503.38 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 117,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,352.98/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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