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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 503.82 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 503.82 and 312.48 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 503.82 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/503.82 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 503.82 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 157,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,433.67/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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