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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 462.90 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 462.90 and 248.68 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 462.90 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/462.90 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 462.90 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 115,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,113.97/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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