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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 505.17 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 505.17 and 282.30 is: 424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 505.17 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/505.17 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 505.17 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 142,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609.49/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.05

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