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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 464.29 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 464.29 and 243.21 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 464.29 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/464.29 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 464.29 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 112,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,919.36/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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