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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504.48 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504.48 and 281.52 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504.48 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504.48 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504.48 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 142,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,021.21/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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