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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 463.44 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 463.44 and 237.92 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 463.44 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/463.44 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 463.44 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 110,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,261.64/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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