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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 503.12 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 503.12 and 211.20 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 503.12 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/503.12 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 503.12 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 106,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,258.94/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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