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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 463.71 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 463.71 and 243.59 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 463.71 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/463.71 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 463.71 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 112,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,955.12/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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