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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.29, 503.33 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.29, 503.33 and 237.27 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.29 : 503.33 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.29/503.33 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.29x = 503.33 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.29x = 119,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,423.92/336.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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