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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.22, 463.64 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.22, 463.64 and 242.78 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.22 : 463.64 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.22/463.64 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.22x = 463.64 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.22x = 112,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,562.52/336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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