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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 501.05 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 501.05 and 325.22 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 501.05 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/501.05 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 501.05 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 162,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,949.79/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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