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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.34, 463.80 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.34, 463.80 and 238.06 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.34 : 463.80 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.34/463.80 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.34x = 463.80 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.34x = 110,412.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,412.23/336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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