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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 503.35 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 503.35 and 254.81 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 503.35 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/503.35 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 503.35 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 128,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,258.61/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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