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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 503.14 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 503.14 and 233.76 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 503.14 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/503.14 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 503.14 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 117,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,614.01/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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