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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 504.34 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 504.34 and 238.46 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 504.34 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/504.34 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 504.34 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 120,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,264.92/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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