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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 504 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 504 and 271.23 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 504 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/504 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 504 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 136,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,699.92/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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