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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 503.76 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 503.76 and 301.76 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 503.76 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/503.76 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 503.76 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 152,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,014.62/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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