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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 505.16 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 505.16 and 322.44 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 505.16 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/505.16 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 505.16 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 162,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,879.65/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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