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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 464.05 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 464.05 and 243.29 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 464.05 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/464.05 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 464.05 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 112,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,900.19/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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