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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 463.95 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 463.95 and 238.14 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 463.95 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/463.95 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 463.95 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 110,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,485.05/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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