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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.38, 504.33 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.38, 504.33 and 238.87 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.38 : 504.33 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.38/504.33 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.38x = 504.33 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.38x = 120,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,469.94/336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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