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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 503.77 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 503.77 and 212.52 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 503.77 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/503.77 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 503.77 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 107,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,061.20/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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