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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 463.41 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 463.41 and 251.97 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 463.41 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/463.41 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 463.41 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 116,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,765.42/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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