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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 463.45 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 463.45 and 248.79 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 463.45 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/463.45 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 463.45 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 115,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,301.73/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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