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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 505.35 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 505.35 and 316.38 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 505.35 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/505.35 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 505.35 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 159,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,882.63/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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