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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.28, 464.48 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.28, 464.48 and 242.88 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.28 : 464.48 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.28/464.48 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.28x = 464.48 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.28x = 112,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,811.62/336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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