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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 503.42 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 503.42 and 255.15 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 503.42 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/503.42 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 503.42 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 128,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,446.34/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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