Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504 and 239.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504 and 239.76 is: 359.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336.24 : 504 = 239.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336.24/504 = 239.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336.24x = 504 × 239.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336.24x = 120,839.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,839.04/336.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359.38
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