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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.39, 464.72 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.39, 464.72 and 253.50 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.39 : 464.72 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.39/464.72 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.39x = 464.72 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.39x = 117,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,805.25/336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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