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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.39, 504.23 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.39, 504.23 and 245.51 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.39 : 504.23 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.39/504.23 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.39x = 504.23 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.39x = 123,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,789.76/336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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