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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.28, 503.26 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.28, 503.26 and 232.87 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.28 : 503.26 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.28/503.26 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.28x = 503.26 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.28x = 117,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,194.16/336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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