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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 505.02 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 505.02 and 254.06 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 505.02 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/505.02 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 505.02 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 128,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,305.38/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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